Neighborhood News Highlights Hills and Towns
Sully William Sparks of Grinnell and Chas Bomburger visit and travel between Grinnell Newton and Pella. Wrecks on the Iowa Central near Lynnville and Murphy cause concern but no injuries. Local elections yield mayor Robert Willock and clerk Henry de Witt with councilmen chosen. Artie Sparks suffers a severe accident losing part of his foot but hopes his life can be saved. Socials, visits, and church services fill Runnel ls notes with residents traveling, remodeling, and planning Easter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully William Sparks
Grinnell
Chas Bomburger
Newton
Ira van Dalen
Ira Brandt
Pella
Chas. Mulenburg
H. L. Zimmerman
Roter
John Terlouw
Will
Amasa Patterson
Gillman
Lynnville
Iowa Central
Robert Willock
Henry de Witt
T. C. Forsyth
Wm. Holdsworth
H. M. Gove
Awtry
de Jong
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Salvation
Philadelphia narrator John Oliver recalls a life saved by Electric Bitters after doctors gave up. He credits a bottle for marked recovery over three weeks, claiming the remedy “robbed the grave” of another victim. Keables' drug store advertises the 50 cent bottle and guarantees. Explicit pinhole photography guidance is noted within the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Keables
Pinhole Photography and Lensless Image Making
The article discusses lensless photography, explaining that remarkable images can be produced without a traditional lens using a light tight box and a sensitive plate. It highlights that such technique yields some of the finest work despite the common belief in the necessity of lenses.
W C T U Notes on Powers and minor liquor laws
The piece praises Senator Powers of Chicago for proposing to add the word delivering to the liquor sale ban to minors. It argues against liquor access by minors, condemns alcohol’s harm to children, and cites kindergarten work and religious admonitions, warning of a “millstone” future for society if prohibition fails. It questions whether laws should cultivate the drink appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Powers
Nineteenth Ward
Chicago
Eliot
Harvard
Committee of Fifty
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Claims Pure Formula
Due notice is served that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the only salve on the market made from pure witch hazel. It claims to have cured thousands of pile cases others could not, and warns of counterfeits. The ad asserts buyers will not be disappointed by the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Marr J. Johnsom Co
St. Paul
Minn
Lise O'Conner
U. 8
Armory
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Lou Carpenter
Elder Cook
Des Moines
Dena den Hartog
Arch Wallace
le Mars
Miss Black
C. B. Osborne
Pruit
Ben Gilbert
J. E. Harmison
Valley Junction
Watts
Council Bluffs
Jeff Earleywine J
Lodge
Brown's Hall
Ladies Aid Society
Ayer
Matt J. Johnson
Rowan Drue Co
Rowan
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Acorn Brass Mig. Co
H. F. Johnson
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